What Would Change for Hospice Under the AHCA?
The American Health Care Act, or AHCA, has undergone a series of edits by he Senate that were only officially…
Why Are There Only Four Children’s Hospices in the Country?
Four year old Julianna was born with a severe form of a rare neuromuscular disease called CMT. Her treatments failed…
Telephonic Communication Linked to Better Hospice Enrollment Rates, Study Finds
Enrollment in hospice is an emotional process for patients. It can also be rather tricky for hospices depending on the…
Do Patients Feel Medically Abandoned When Doctors Start Deprescribing?
End of life care is a delicate process. Patients who face life-limiting illness must come to grips with the reality…
End of Life Options Act Reintroduced in Massachusetts
Five years ago, voters turned down a ballot measure to legalize physician assisted suicide in Massachusetts. Ever since, state rep.…
Hospice of Texarkana To Host Event to Help Children With Grief
The loss of a loved one is a difficult and profoundly impactful event. Grief may take months, even years, to…
Nursing Professor Aims to Improve End-of-Life Care Worldwide
We are fortunate in the United States to have experienced a sort of enlightenment in regards to palliative care. As…
Hospitals Show PBS Film Being Mortal to Raise Awareness for End-of-Life Issues
In 2015, PBS released a documentary called Being Mortal. It brought to light many of the inadequacies of our medical…
For-Profits Most Likely to Give Chemotherapy Near End of Life
Chemotherapy, while effective for many cancer patients, is a miserable experience. The side effects of the treatment range from short…
As Caregiver Shortage Looms, Hospices Also Face A Volunteer Shortage
Hospice volunteers play a vital role in end-of-life care. Patients require spiritual and emotional care as well as physical care,…
